Teen Health

Talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol can be tough.

What is the best way to deal with your son after you find evidence of drinking?

Find out how to help teenagers quit smoking.

A parent asks how to help her younger son deal with his brother going off to college.

Gifted children may exhibit talents in a variety of areas and have a voracious appetite for learning. But they also need free time to unwind and to just "hang out."

Try to reach a compromise with your husband over your son's sports activities.

Simple relaxation exercises may be the cure for a student who suffers from test-taking jitters.

The move to middle school can be tough, even for the best of students.

Being bright and having loving parents and a beautiful home won't necessarily immunize teenagers from low self-esteem and depression.

It's no day at the beach for girls with a negative body image.

If a friend reveals suicide plans in confidence, what should you do?

When your teen is in a downward spiral, it's time to take action.

A mother seeks advice on how to help her daughter manage her depression.

If you catch your child smoking pot in his room, should you call the police?

There are always going to be some classes that are boring. The challenge is to figure out how to make it through them with a minimum of effort.

By Jess Faraday

Understand how much sleep teens need and how to help your teenager build better sleep habits with these good sleep tips.

A 16-year-old with ADD cannot get up in the morning and get to school on time. Can he be helped?

Kids with ADHD need a lot of attention, and it's important to find acceptable and positive ways for them to get it.